CSD Oct 25 Update!

Happy Fall from CSD!

Our 2025-26 team is excited to connect with you this year. Here’s our October roundup of highlights for library staff serving kids.
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Mock Pura Belpré - Have you registered yet for REFORMA’s incredible workshop at the Happy Valley Library on Saturday, October 18? In addition to the Mock Pura Belpré, REFORMA is also hosting award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh to talk about his work. 

OLA/PNLA Proposals - We’re looking for great youth-focused sessions for this year’s joint OLA/PNLA Conference in April 2026. From intergenerational programming to inclusive services, advocacy to partnerships, you can submit your proposal now And think outside the box (or library worker world!) - if you know a great community partner who would like to present at OLA to share their expertise, send their info to [email protected] and we’ll follow up!

Save the Date -  Monday, November 3, join the OLA Children's Services Division for a fun afternoon focused on Summer Reading! 
1-2 pm: Get the sneak peek from iREADs, complete with artwork and resources, as well as 2027 previews and the opportunity to offer input for 2028. 
Register here for the 1-2pm meeting link. (You'll be emailed a recording if you can’t attend live.)
2-3 pm: We’re talking Oregon performers and presenters, with a mini-tutorial on using the Oregon Library Presenters Directory and breakout sessions for idea sharing.
Register here for the 2-3pm Zoom meeting. (This meeting will not be recorded.)